Schwarzenberg () is a municipality in the Bregenz Forest in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, part of the district of Bregenz. Schwarzenberg has an area of 25.76 km². It lies south of Lake Constance. The village center is heritage-protected for its traditional rustic wooden houses.
Population
According to the last count in September 2011, the municipality has 1810 inhabitants.
Notable residents
- Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807), artist, grew up in Schwarzenberg.
Culture
Points of interest
- The Angelika Kauffmann Museum displays oil paintings, porcelain, souvenirs and letters from Kauffmann's father. It also offers an overview of Bregenzerwälder life in the 18th century.
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- The Käsestraße Bregenzerwald is a joint venture between farmers, milk farmers, artisans, gastronomers, and various companies in the Bregenz Forest.
Events
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The Schubertiade Vorarlberg takes place every summer. It is a song and chamber-music festival, which focuses on compositions that are usually not played at larger concerts, mostly composed by Franz Schubert.
References
External links
- Schubertiade Festival Schwarzenberg
- Community of Schwarzenberg
- Architecture Trail
- Schwarzenberg Tourism